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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Ricoh WG-4 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-4 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-4 was manufactured 4 years after the ST100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-4 matches up vs the ST100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Samsung ST100

 WG-4 ST100 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 50 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Ricoh WG-4

 ST100 WG-4 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung ST100

 WG-4 ST100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-4 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-4 versus the ST100.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-4 and ST100 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-4 and ST100.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-4 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent WG-4 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Street photography information
Samsung ST100 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography info
Samsung ST100 Sports photography info
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
72
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
60
provides touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography features
54
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (240 shots)
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4
Vlogging with Samsung ST100
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
29
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
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Ricoh WG-4 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-4 and Samsung ST100
 Ricoh WG-4Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Ricoh Samsung
Model Ricoh WG-4 Samsung ST100
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $330 $250